Lobelia Seeds - Starship Blue

Lobelia Seeds - Starship Blue

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  • Wet area tolerant and adaptable to partial shade
  • Fragrant pollinator attractor
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • North American native wildflower
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About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Purple
Growth Habit Upright
Plant Height 20 to 24 inches
Bloom Season Spring through Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Fragrant
Use Border, Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Landscaping
Growing Conditions Outdoor, Small Space, Wet Area Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Lobelia Seeds - Starship Blue

Lobelia speciosa

Seed Type Hybrid Seed
Plant Type Starship
Also known as Edging Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia

Look closely at the unique blooms of Starship Blue Lobelia seeds and you’ll understand the reasoning behind their naming. The tubular blooms are surrounded by elongated violet-blue petals that stretch toward the ground, creating a ramp fit to fly you out of this world. Standing tall and proud, Starship Blue reaches heights of two feet tall and blooms profusely from late spring to fall, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers.

Planting Information

Planting Lobelia Seeds - Starship Blue

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light
Sowing Method Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth 1/8 inch
Plant Spacing 14 to 16 inches
Plant Height 20 to 24 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our Lobelia Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 20 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

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